Howard Wilcox Dam

Louisiana — De Soto County — Wallace Creek

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyDe Soto
RiverWallace Creek
Coordinates32.08000, -93.78600

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length890 ft
NID Storage336 acre-ft
Max Storage336 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 6, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1992
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHoward Wilcox

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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